Below are the key facts about this program at GWU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, GWU among the top schools in the country for homeland security, placing at #3 out of 83 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Homeland Security Schools | 3 of 83 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 3 |
| Best Homeland Security Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 of 21 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in homeland security at GWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 4 |
| Master’s | 49 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Washington University awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in homeland security.
GWU is not yet ranked for homeland security at the bachelor’s level.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
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All of the 4 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in homeland security from GWU identified as men.
The largest share of homeland security bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor’s in homeland security.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GWU granted 4 bachelor’s degrees in critical infrastructure protection in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
Graduate study is also available at GWU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Homeland Security | 49 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Homeland Security | 3 |